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Illustrated Encyclopedia of American Fire Engine Manufacturers,Used
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From Abbott & Downing to Zwak, this comprehensive volume combines company histories, innovations and hundreds of photographs to present the story of American fire engine manufacturing. The objective of this book was to compile as comprehensive and complete a list as possible of the known playersthe hundreds of companies that produced more than just one or two fire trucks, and which operated as continuous fire apparatus manufacturing and sales enterprises. In the main this book is an alphabetical listing of dedicated motor fire apparatus builderscompanies that designed and built pumpers, ladder trucks, rescue and other types of motor fire apparatus in their own factoriesfrom the frameup on their own custom chassis or on commerciallyavailable domestic truck chassis. Also included are a number of commercial chassis makers such as International, Freightliner, Kenworth and Peterbilt which forged special alliances with various fire apparatus builders, and which sometimes made and marketed fire apparatus under their own names. This encyclopedia is a vital reference source for libraries, fire station, historians, fire apparatus enthusiasts, and anyone involved in or enamored with the fire apparatus industry.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of the Illustrated Encyclopedia of American Fire Engine Manufacturers? A: The book primarily focuses on the history of American fire engine manufacturers, detailing company histories, innovations, and providing a comprehensive alphabetical listing of motor fire apparatus builders.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The Illustrated Encyclopedia of American Fire Engine Manufacturers contains 304 pages.
- Q: Who is the author of this encyclopedia? A: The author of the book is Walter McCall.
- Q: When was the Illustrated Encyclopedia of American Fire Engine Manufacturers published? A: The book was published on October 15, 2009.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is there any information on specific fire engine manufacturers included in the book? A: Yes, the encyclopedia includes detailed histories of various fire engine manufacturers and features companies that produced more than one or two fire trucks.
- Q: Who would find this book useful? A: This encyclopedia is a valuable reference for libraries, fire stations, historians, fire apparatus enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the fire apparatus industry.
- Q: Does the book include photographs? A: Yes, the book contains hundreds of photographs illustrating the history and innovations of American fire engine manufacturing.
- Q: What edition is the Illustrated Encyclopedia of American Fire Engine Manufacturers? A: This book is the First Edition.
- Q: What is the condition of the item listed? A: The item is listed as being in good condition.